Which of the following defense mechanisms are used to ward off anxiety? Select all that apply.
A. Transference
B. Suppressing
C. Conditioning
D. Denial
E. Regressing

B. Suppressing

D. Denial

E. Regressing

The patient states, “The answer is on the tip of my tongue.” In what level of awareness is this patient?
A. Unconscious
B. Superconscious
C. ConsciousD. Preconscious

D. Preconscious

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The nurse is monitoring a patient’s lithium level. Upon assessment of the labs the patient’s lithium level is 2.5 this morning. Based on these results, what is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Call the physician and request a higher dose.
B. Do nothing this is a normal range for lithium.C. Hold the dose and call the physician for orders.
D. Administer the next scheduled dose of lithium.

C. Hold the dose and call the physician for orders.

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The nurse knows that prior to a patient being admitted to an in-patient acute care facility the patient must have which of the following completed?
A. Precertification for mental health services.
B. The family must give permission for the patient.
C. The patient must have insurance to cover costs.D. The patient must be evaluated to receive care.